Scalable Solutions for Shared IT Infrastructure Global competition, rising real estate and power costs, and shrinking IT budgets are causing today s businesses to seek alternatives to building their own infrastructures without increasing risk or sacrificing security. Instead of enduring the complexity and cash-intensive process of designing, building and managing a data center from the ground up, colocation offers an outsourced solution that provides the flexibility needed to meet growing business demands without increasing the total cost of ownership (TCO). Backed by a global network of established data centers, Tata Communications offers a suite of colocation services that provide a cost-effective strategy for companies that need to quickly ramp up their IT and telecom infrastructures. Companies purchase rack space and in return receive a secure area within Tata Communications data center to physically house equipment. The service includes space in a controlled environment, regulated power supply, dedicated and shared network connections, state-of-the-art security, fire detection and suppression, and many other valuable features. Additional value-added services are offered as part of the colocation services including network and connectivity services, remote hand-support services, storage services, etc. Services The following describes specific features of each available colocation service: Standard Full Rack _ 42U rack space in standard rack with 3KVA or 6KVA rated AC power _ Two IEC type single phase power sockets _ Two vertical power strips per rack _ Controlled environment and precision AC _ Multiple levels of security _ Unparalleled facility, power and network uptime guarantee _ DC power can be provided if required _ Secure rack can be provided if required
Caged _ A minimum of 10 of 42 U rack of 600 x 1000 mm dimension _ Rated AC power on single phase _ Two vertical power strips per rack _ Two IEC type single phase power sockets _ Controlled environment and precision AC _ Cage construction with mechanical lock and restricted access _ Power distribution design _ Project management support to client for making caged colocation area operational _ Multiple levels of security _ Unparalleled facility, power and network uptime guarantee _ DC power can be provided if required _ Secure rack can be provided if required Service Features Standard features of Tata Communications colocation services include the following: Multiple levels of security 24x7x365 physical security and video surveillance protection, restricted access and biometric access control. _ Maximum network and power uptime _ Basic troubleshooting with remote hand-support available 24X7 throughout the year _ Multiple connectivity options on Tata Communications domestic and global network _ On-site work area available at some data centers, as needed _ Power availability through multiple layers of redundancy and backup, ensuring customer s infrastructure is always available _ Network availability as customers leverage state-of-the-art data center network features including raised floors, backed with Tata Communications robust network design _ 24X7X365 monitoring and management ensuring optimum performance _ Status and event logs to view threshold levels and to prevent system outages and failures Additional Features of Tata Communications Services: _ Capped bandwidth for predictable fixed bandwidth requirements over time _ Burstable bandwidth for varying bandwidth usage over time with charges based on the 95th percentile model _ Customized connectivity provided for point-to-point dedicated link gigabit port available for high bandwidth requirements _ Data transfer/shared bandwidth plans for volume-based requirements
Security and High Availability Benefits of Services Tata Communications colocation services offer an affordable strategy to reap the benefits of a high tech, global data center without incurring huge, upfront capital expenditures. Tata Communications colocation services provide a robust design and support to ensure high availability of assets and services that are deployed within its data centers. Additionally, support for multiple connectivity options is available to ensure diverse routing and high availability for the most stringent business continuity and disaster recovery plan requirements. With large amounts of bandwidth piped through the data center, customers can access far more bandwidth than they could on their own. Additional benefits include the following: Security Mission-critical operations require the highest level of security. As a top-tier colocation services provider, Tata Communications data centers deliver multilevel physical security through a combination of secure access and 24X7 surveillance. A pre-screening background check determines eligibility of colocation site access. Also, all areas of the colocation site both internal and external are continuously monitored and recorded by highly sensitive security cameras. Access to the colocation site is controlled through utilization of proxy card swipe or biometric hand geometry readers. Maximum Availability Customer transactions, vendor relationships and internal communications organizations rely heavily on high availability for important business processes. As an industry leader in delivering data center and colocation solutions, Tata Communications strives for 100 percent uptime availability. Multiple layers of redundancy for backup power ensure that the data center infrastructure is always available and secure. High-power availability is dually sourced from state and local power providers, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and backup generators. Customers also benefit from a redundant, high capacity network with guaranteed service levels. Scalability Business expansion does not always occur as expected, making it costly to invest in an infrastructure that will not be fully utilized. In addition, companies need the ability to add services quickly to respond to market opportunities. provides a fast and cost-effective way to quickly ramp-up or ramp-down, depending upon business growth. Worldwide Reach Tata Communications state-of-the-art data centers are located across the world with links to Tata Communications global MPLS network connecting to strategic markets in over 50 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. Tata Communications has a particularly strong presence in India, with data centers in all major business hubs across the country.
Global Data Center Locations Network Highlights _ Over 200,000 km of global, terrestrial network fiber and subsea cable _ Seamless, end-to-end connectivity _ 20+ terabits of submarine capacity _ Transatlantic and Transpacific data transfer capacity of 1-terabit per second _ Diverse redundancy and protection capabilities
Cost-effective Support Options A staff of data center professionals is costly to train and maintain. As part of its colocation services, Tata Communications provides highly trained experts to deliver remote-hands support. Support costs are affordable because resources are shared across an extensive user base. Secure, State-of-the-Art Facilities Tata Communications has years of experience successfully building and maintaining Tier-3 data center facilities that exceed technical standards. With centers located in key geographies in both developed and emerging markets, colocation customers can leverage Tata Communications extensive, global network services such as: IP, MPLS, Ethernet WAN for DC and end sites. The data centers are also geographically positioned close to major undersea cable landing stations and international telecom network aggregation points to ensure the best possible network connections. Additional features and benefits include: _ Compliance with global and industry standards like ISO 20000, 27001, 14001, SAS 70 and Tier-3 specifications and per stringent Level-3 specifications of TIA 942 _ Raised floors, false ceilings, redundant UPS systems, redundant power distribution systems and precision airconditioning (with dual piping for chilled water cooling units) ensure better temperature and humidity control systems _ Physical security features such as air sampling systems for pre-alarm fire, analogue addressable state-of-the-art smoke detection and fire suppression systems _ Secure access with biometric and proximity card readers, as well as video camera surveillance and security breach alarms _ UPS systems receive power from both the commercial power utility and standby generators in case of a commercial power failure
Optional Data Center Services Tata Communications data centers offer the following optional services to colocation customers: _ Professional support services options, including First Line, Remote Hands and Custom Design Support services for outsourced routine support and maintenance and emergency assistance _ Multiple options for connectivity to Tata Communications backbone _ 24X7 monitoring of network connection and server availability _ On-site technical support services _ Secure cabinets for equipment _ Physical security card access, biometric systems or video monitoring _ Report generation _ 24X7 customer access Value-added Services Tata Communications colocation services comes with a full suite of value-added services to meet the security, connectivity and other technology needs of our clients in a complementary manner. These value-added services include the following: _ Connectivity Services _ Dedicated Internet Access Service _ Global MPLS VPN _ Ethernet services _ Storage and backup services _ Managed Load Balancer services _ Content Delivery Network (CDN) services _ Managed Security Services including CPE-based firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), a network-based Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) Detection and Mitigation services For more information about Services, please visit www.tatacommunications.com/contact Tata Communications, a member of the $62.5 billion Tata Group, is a leading global provider of a new world of communications. The emerging markets communications leader leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-india network to deliver managed solutions to multinational and Indian enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers. Tata Communications range of services include transmission, IP, converged voice, mobility, managed network connectivity, hosting and storage, managed security, managed collaboration and business transformation for global enterprises and service providers, as well as Internet, retail broadband and content services for Indian consumers. The Tata Global Network encompasses one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with connectivity to more than 200 countries across 300 PoPs, and more than one million square feet of data center and colocation facilities. Tata Communications unique emerging market depth and breadth of reach includes a national fiber backbone network and access to networks in over 60 cities and 125 PoPs in India, strategic investments in South African converged services operator, Neotel, Sri Lanka and Nepal and, subject to fulfillment of conditions precedent, a 50% ownership in China Communications (CEC) providing full country VPN coverage in China. Servicing customers from its offices in over 80 cities in 40 countries, Tata Communications is the number one global international wholesale voice operator and number one provider of international long distance, enterprise data and Internet services in India, the Company was named Best Wholesale Carrier at the World Communications Awards in 2006, Best Pan-Asian Wholesale Provider at the 2006 and 2007 Capacity magazine Global Wholesale Telecommunications Awards and was awarded Best Progress in Emerging Markets at the 2008 Mobile Communication Awards. Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (NYSE: TCL) www.tatacommunications.com 2009 Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd. All Rights Reserved. TC_-V1.1_June-2009